North Charleston South Carolina Map

About North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston is a locality in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,913, North Charleston is a major urban centre in South Carolina. The population density is 581.7 people per km². North Charleston is located at 32.8546°N, 79.9748°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29420.

North Charleston occupies a stretch of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, its terrain gently sloping towards the tidal marshes and the vast expanse of the Atlantic. It lies 6.0 miles north-north-west of Charleston, SC (from Charleston, SC: bearing 335°T), and is situated 7.7 miles west-north-west of Mount Pleasant. Historically, this area’s development was intricately tied to its strategic waterway access, fostering industries that leveraged the bounty of the coast. Early economic life revolved around agriculture, particularly rice and indigo cultivation, later transitioning to the bustling port activities and industrial development that characterize North Charleston today. The air here often carries the scent of brine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the proximity to the sea, where the land meets the water in a slow, persistent embrace. This coastal geography has shaped its resilience and adaptability, allowing it to evolve from its agrarian roots into a dynamic economic hub. The cultural character of North Charleston is a vibrant blend, reflecting its diverse heritage and ongoing growth. While the city itself may not boast ancient ruins, its proximity to Charleston imbues it with a rich historical consciousness, evident in the preservation of certain architectural styles and a general appreciation for heritage. The Charleston Southern University offers a center for higher learning, contributing to the intellectual landscape, and the Charleston RiverDogs provide a local fervor for baseball, a quintessentially American pastime. The spirit of North Charleston is perhaps best captured in the everyday interactions, the quiet determination of its residents, and the way the warm, humid air seems to slow the world down to a more considerate pace.

About This North Charleston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Charleston, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.85462, -79.97481. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on North Charleston and Charleston County.

Detailed location data for North Charleston includes the ZIP code (29405), telephone area code (864), county seat of Charleston County (Charleston), and school district assignment (Charleston County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Charleston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.